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N630 DCA

1996 Seat Cordoba

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,360 mi
Last recorded78,360 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN630 DCA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 78,360 miles

Bonnet difficult to open-advise repair

Bonnet safety catch stiff-advise repair

Drivers side wiper blade smearing slightly

Exhaust system corroded

Front number plate slightly damaged and faded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear flexy brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2008 78,360 miles

Bonnet difficult to open-advise repair

Bonnet safety catch stiff-advise repair

Drivers side wiper blade smearing slightly

Exhaust system corroded

Front number plate slightly damaged and faded

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear flexy brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2007 72,448 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front number plate slightly faded

Front tyres wearing unevenly (on inside of tread)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Noise from behind timing cover-advise investigation/belt replacement?

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspect clutch cable worn-advise replacement

Fail 26 Oct 2007 72,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front number plate slightly faded

Front tyres wearing unevenly (on inside of tread)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger side wiper blade starting to split

Pass 5 Aug 2006 64,478 miles

See previous VT32

Fail 4 Aug 2006 64,478 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger side front tyre worn on inside edge-approx.2mm

Passenger side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

SLIGHT exhaust blow at rear silencer

Suspect clutch cable worn

Wipers smearing-advise replacement

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba?

Based on 99,964 MOT tests across 11,711 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,303
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
11,711
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,838
Stop lamp not working 4,000
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,455
position lamp(s) not working 3,369
Direction indicator incorrect colour 3,266
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N630 DCA is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 90,715 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Cordoba fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N630 DCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N630 DCA registered?

N630 DCA is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N630 DCA safe to buy?

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